Silverback Technologies CC & Others v Commissioner, South African Revenue Services [2023] ZASCA 128
By: Tinotenda Chizanga Silverback Technologies CC & Others v Commissioner, South African Revenue Services [2023] ZASCA 128 “The SCA held that reliance on headings and explanatory notes when classifying goods must be understood as intended to provide explanations and guidance since these were not intended to override or contradict legislation. The Customs and […]
THE ROLE OF LAWYERS IN SAFEGUARDING SOUTH AFRICA’S HERITAGE: LESSONS FROM THE JOHANNESBURG TRAGEDY.
South Africa is a nation rich in stories. Every corner of its vast landscapes carries tales of its people, from ancient tribes to colonial settlers. The recent tragic fire in Johannesburg only claimed over 70 lives, which was on the eve of Heritage Month, also consumed structures that housed countless memories, serving as a stark […]
CUSTOMS CODE CANCELLATION: UPDATING OF REGISTRATION OR LICENSING DETAILS OF EXISTING CUSTOMS CLIENTS ON RLA SYSTEM
Earlier in the year we published a note/edition, noting the risk of customs code cancellation. At the time it was 31 March 2023, being the set cut-off date for the migration to the new Customs Registration, Licensing, and Accreditation (“RLA”); being the ‘customs’ e-filing channel for submission of new registration and licensing applications. ihttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/31-march-2023-customs-code-cancellation At the […]